A typical scenario: long, restless wait at the airport when your flight gets delayed because of the situation of weather, technical issues, or other non-expected problems. While many of us spend hours on our smartphone screens or in the nearest cafeteria, one Instagram user found time to play a trick on other passengers and even crewmen during their layover.
The incident occurred at the airport, as a SpiceJet flight to Mumbai was delayed. Instead of getting frustrated or bored, the creative prankster decided to entertain himself and those around him by staging a series of harmless but hilarious pranks.
The Prank That Took Off
A video posted by the Instagram user started the prank, where an announcement was made by the flight crew that their flight was delayed. While passengers were likely on edge, the influencer seized the moment to perform some instant comedy.
Here, he played a role as if he were an anxious passenger complaining to one of the air carriers that he was going to miss an event of great importance; then, keeping with his carry on behavior, requested some unconscionably silly thing, like “a free upgrade to first class” in compensation for the trouble. In another section, he pretended to have an “emergency landing,” then stages a spurious “emergency landing” with lots of seriousness, just to break into laughter and tell people it is all just a joke.
The Reactions
Indeed, the reactions of the other passengers were priceless. Some laughed at the absurdity of the situation, while others appeared to be genuinely bewildered at first, trying to decide if the influencer was being serious or just messing around. The in-flight crew, initially caught off guard, couldn’t help but chuckle at the playful antics and were even indulged by some who played along, making the whole scenario much more entertaining.
The prankster, who was recording everything with his camera, was even able to capture a few candid photos of passengers and crew members joining in on the prank and making what could have been a frustrating wait turn into a pleasant experience for all parties involved.
Light-hearted airline delay by prankster
While air travel delays are undoubtedly frustrating, this Instagram user’s prank is a reminder that sometimes a little humor can turn a stressful situation into a memorable one. The video quickly went viral on social media, with many praising the influencer for his creativity and good-natured humor.
The prank also extends to the ways social media influencers continue to think of novel ways to keep audiences entertained—the use of comedy, creativity, and lighthearted moments in mundane situations.